Treble Cone Summer Alpine Walk
In summer, the gondola up Treble Cone ski area opens the high alpine zone above Wānaka — tussock grasslands, kea encounters, and the most dramatic lake views in the region.
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Treble Cone Base Area
The Treble Cone base area, 26 km from Wānaka, is accessed by a dramatically steep access road — in summer it becomes a hiking destination with gondola uplift.
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Gondola Arrival Zone
The top gondola station sits at 1,860 metres — the mountain cold is immediate even in summer, and the scale of the view over Lake Wānaka is immediately breathtaking.
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Kea Alpine Zone
Kea — the world's only alpine parrot — are almost certain to appear here, investigating boots, packs, and anything left unattended with their powerful curved beaks.
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Saddle Basin Viewpoint
The main saddle gives a stunning view in every direction — Lake Wānaka directly below, the Matukituki Valley to the west, and the full sweep of the Southern Alps.
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High Ridge Walk
A summer hiking trail follows the ski run ridges through alpine tussock and cushion plants — the subalpine flora is a delicate garden of native species adapted to harsh winters.
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Summit View Platform
The highest accessible point gives a view from Mount Aspiring to the Crown Range — a panorama that rivals anything in New Zealand's alpine environment.